origin /ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/ noun the place where something begins
When I set out this Saturday morning, I was looking forward to my day in London. A mooch around, lunch with Alice (don't judge me by the venue), a visit to a craft fair. All good things, but I seem to have returned with more than I expected (and I am not just referring to shopping!)
Origin was incredible - I have so much to share with you. But I am still trying to assimilate all that I saw into coherent thoughts. Perhaps this coming week, a series of posts featuring some things which caught my eye. And what they might inspire me to get on with.
Because visiting also made me remember the roots of my blog. It all began with craft and there seems to have been less and less of it here of late. So perhaps it is time to restart my making dynamic.
No pressure there then! There's nothing like going public with one's goals to provide incentive.
I was wondering over on Alice's blog whether it actually stood for 'Sitting & Musing'. That would fit right in with any bloggy view of the world.
Posted by: trash | 26 September 2010 at 13:38
Looking forward to see what you make!
Posted by: simone | 26 September 2010 at 13:57
Am only slightly boiling with envy.
Posted by: blackbird | 26 September 2010 at 14:05
I am green with envy and hope to enjoy more of your crafy makes
Posted by: TheMadHouse | 26 September 2010 at 14:13
Oh I am indeed envious--Origin and Spitalfields and Alice! So what sort of crafty ventures are you planning? How exciting!
K x
Posted by: kristina | 26 September 2010 at 14:47
I shall sprawl on my chaise longue with a box of bonbons and an afghan and cast a lazy eye upon your industrious crafting.
Posted by: Lynn | 26 September 2010 at 15:02
I'm green with envy... I so would have loved to come... instead I spent the afternoon with a house with little noisy boys and and absentee husband (... didn't know rugby matches lasted that long... he's in trouble now)...
Can't wait to read more!!
Posted by: Monica | 26 September 2010 at 17:00
More envy here. I very much wanted to get to Origin this year but couldn't make it. And to spend the day with Alice too... lucky you!
Posted by: Gina | 26 September 2010 at 17:36
I keep my goals very quiet so that when they go the same way as the 'finish painting the house' goal even I will forget that I ever had them. Maybe I should try the public shaming approach, as my willpower is obviously lacking...
Posted by: UK lass in US | 26 September 2010 at 18:10
It seems a little insufficient to call Origin a craft fair by the look of the website! I'm wondering whether I can play hooky for a day and nip down there before it ends. Hmmm.
Posted by: dottycookie | 26 September 2010 at 19:38
Blogging your intentions is certainly a good way of pressurising yourself to actually do them!!! Good luck! Lucy x ;o)
Posted by: lucy locket | 26 September 2010 at 20:27
Whatever you blog about, it'll be good. Hell, you only need to post pictures of good mugs to make me happy.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 26 September 2010 at 21:43
Good Luck with getting back to your crafty roots, and ENOY it!
Cate, x
Posted by: Whimsycate | 26 September 2010 at 22:22
I'm really looking forward to your posts this week. I'm in exactly the same position. More and more talk of things I'd like to do, not much action. Maybe some of your enthusiasm and inspiration will rub off on me? Glad your feeling excited! Aoife x
Posted by: little pink room | 27 September 2010 at 09:47
What a lovely day! Very much looking forward to your 'crafty' posts.
Posted by: skirmishofwit | 27 September 2010 at 10:23
I LOVE that mug!!! Can't wait to see more from Origins.
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 27 September 2010 at 17:52